Delete a game from Facebook in three steps
To remove a game from your Facebook account, go to your Settings, find the Apps and Websites section, locate the game you want to remove, and click the delete button. Facebook stores every game you have ever connected to your account, even if you have not played it in years. Removing a game disconnects it from your profile and stops it from posting to your timeline or accessing your friends list.
The process takes less than a minute and works the same way whether you play on a computer or phone. You do not need to uninstall anything from your device — you are only disconnecting the game from Facebook itself.
Key Takeaways
- Games connected to Facebook are stored in your Apps and Websites settings, not in your Games folder or app library.
- Deleting a game from Facebook stops it from accessing your profile information and posting to your timeline, but does not affect the game on your phone or computer.
- You can remove multiple games at once by going through your Apps and Websites list one by one.
- If a game is still installed on your device, you will need to uninstall it separately through your phone or computer settings.
How to delete a game on a computer
Open Facebook in your web browser and click the downward arrow in the top right corner of the page. Select Settings and privacy, then click Settings. On the left side of the screen, you will see a menu — scroll down and click Apps and websites.
You will now see a list of every app and game connected to your Facebook account. Find the game you want to remove and click on it. A window will pop up showing what information that game can access. At the bottom of this window, click the Remove button. Facebook will ask you to confirm — click Remove again, and the game is disconnected from your account.
If you have many games connected to your account, you can scroll through the list or use the search bar at the top to find the one you want faster. Some games may appear under slightly different names than you remember, so look for keywords from the game title if you cannot find it right away.
How to delete a game on your phone
Open the Facebook app and tap the three horizontal lines (the menu icon) in the bottom right corner. Scroll down and tap Settings and privacy, then tap Settings. Scroll down until you find Apps and websites and tap it.
You will see the same list of connected games as you would on a computer. Tap the game you want to remove. When the details window opens, scroll down to find the Remove button and tap it. Confirm the removal when Facebook asks you to double-check.
On a phone, the list can be harder to scroll through because the screen is smaller. If you know the game's name, tap the search icon at the top of the Apps and Websites page to find it faster instead of scrolling through the entire list.
What happens when you delete a game from Facebook
When you remove a game from Facebook, that game can no longer see your friends list, post to your timeline, or send you notifications through Facebook. The game loses access to your profile picture, email address, and any other information Facebook was sharing with it. If the game has a separate account system, you will not be able to log into it using your Facebook login anymore.
Deleting a game from Facebook does not uninstall it from your phone or computer. If you want to remove the game completely, you will need to uninstall it separately through your device's app store or settings. On a phone, go to your app library or settings and find the game there. On a computer, go to your Control Panel (Windows) or Applications folder (Mac) and uninstall it like any other program.
If you ever want to play that game again, you can reconnect it to Facebook by logging in with your Facebook account. Facebook will ask for permission again, just like the first time you connected it.
Games that keep reappearing in your list
Some games reconnect themselves to your Facebook account automatically, especially if you have played them recently or if you log into them using your Facebook login. If a game keeps showing up in your Apps and Websites list after you delete it, the game itself is probably reinstalling the connection.
To stop this from happening, uninstall the game from your device completely. Then go back to your Apps and Websites settings and remove it from Facebook again. Once the game is uninstalled and disconnected, it should not reappear unless you download it again and log in with Facebook.
If a game continues to reconnect even after you have uninstalled it, check whether you have given it permission to run in the background on your phone. Some games request permission to stay active even when you are not using them. Go to your phone's app permissions and turn off any background activity for that game.
Removing old games you no longer remember
Your Apps and Websites list may contain games you connected years ago and have completely forgotten about. These old games are still taking up space in your connected apps and can still access some of your information if they are still active. Removing them is a good privacy practice.
Go through your Apps and Websites list and look for games you do not recognize or have not played in a long time. If you are not sure what a game is, click on it to see what information it can access. If you do not want that game connected to your account anymore, remove it. You can always reconnect it later if you change your mind.
Some very old games may no longer exist or may have been shut down by their creators. These will still appear in your list but will not be able to access anything. You can safely remove them without any issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will deleting a game from Facebook erase my progress or saved data?
No. Your progress and saved data are stored on the game's own servers, not on Facebook. Disconnecting the game from Facebook only stops it from accessing your profile information. If the game has its own account system separate from Facebook, your progress will remain intact.
Can I delete multiple games at once?
Facebook does not have a bulk delete option, so you will need to remove each game individually. However, the process only takes about 30 seconds per game, so removing several games takes just a few minutes. Go through your list and click remove on each one you want to disconnect.
What if I cannot find the remove button?
Make sure you are looking at the game's details page, not just the list. Click directly on the game name to open its details window. The remove button should appear at the bottom of that window. If you still cannot find it, try refreshing the page or logging out and back into Facebook.
Do I need to delete a game if I just stop playing it?
You do not have to, but it is a good idea. Games you are no longer playing can still access your information and send you notifications. Removing them reduces the number of apps with access to your profile and keeps your account cleaner.
Will the game developer know I deleted their game?
The game developer will see that your account is no longer connected to their game, but they will not receive a notification about it. They may notice if they track how many active players they have, but they will not know specifically that you removed it.